One person is dead after two boats collided in the waters off Babylon Friday.

Officials say the accident occurred in the Great South Bay just off Fire Island Avenue. Nearby lifeguards at the Babylon Village pool were able to rescue West Islip resident Roy Kobler from the water. However, Alex Keen, of Babylon, was killed in the crash.

Kobler told police he was accelerating out of the canal and did not see the other boat until it was too late. Area residents say it can be a very dangerous area for boaters. Police urge all boaters to use caution, especially as the holiday weekend approaches.